Within the lush, rolling hills of Kwa-Zulu Natal lie the beautiful and luxurious chalets of Castleburn. The spiraling peaks of the Southern Drakensberg is a place of exquisite beauty and tranquillity. In the comfort of your room, enjoy cozy log fires and sweeping views over Lake Madingofani where eland, reedbuck and many exotic bird species make their homes. For the more active at heart, there is fly-fishing, hiking, horse riding and mini-golf.

Overlooking the Drakensberg mountain range, this polished resort, set in an elegant building with a thatched roof, is 6 km from the Drakensberg Canopy Tour.

Featuring mountain views, the warm rooms come with TVs, ceiling fans, and tea and coffee makers. Plush suites add separate lounges, fireplaces and balconies. There are also 1- to 3-bedroom chalets with kitchens, living rooms and dining areas.

This luxury, all-suite wildlife and golf resort is set within the Entabeni Safari Conservancy, a Big Five game reserve.

Understated suites feature flat-screen TVs, minibars and limited Internet access, as well as sitting areas and patios. Upgraded suites add kitchenettes, and a luxe 6-bedroom lodge has a private pool, plus butler and wildlife guide service. Room service is available.

Breakfast. There are 4 restaurants, plus rustic bush dining. A famed golf course has a 19th-hole accessed by helicopter. Other amenities include 3 pools, a wildlife centre and a spa, as well as game drives, and helicopter and Segway tours.

Waterberg Game Park features parking, non-smoking accommodation and a garden. The accommodation units come with a wardrobe, a seating area and a TV.

Situated in Mokopane, Waterberg Game Park offers accommodation with access to a garden.

Some units also have a kitchen equipped with an oven, a microwave, and a toaster.

In a spirit reminiscent of Hemingway and Kipling's greatest works, Jackalberry Ridge, a luxury tented resort on the southern Kruger National Park Border

This slick, secluded lodge in Kruger National Park features a thatched roof and native artefacts. It's 69 km from Skukuza Airport.

The 12 warm, chic rooms (no TVs) feature patio doors and terraces with plunge pools. Stone and marble bathrooms have claw-foot baths, and beds have mosquito nets.

This intimate upscale game lodge in multiple buildings connected by raised wooden walkways is 17 km from Shamwari Game Reserve's game drives and big cat sanctuaries, and 32.6 km from the Mathyolweni Gate entrance to Addo Elephant National Park.

The 6 individually decorated guestrooms with partially open en suite bathrooms range in style from rustic chic with thatched ceilings and mosquito net-covered beds to conservative with high-end traditional furnishings.

Boasting panoramic views of the Stellenbosch Mountains, De Zalze Lodge is located on a wine farm, making it a tranquil retreat from the hustle and bustle of nearby Cape Town.

Located in Cape Town in the Western Cape region, Fountains 815 has a balcony and city views. Guests staying at this apartment have access to a fully equipped kitchenette.

Luxury self-catering holiday apartments in Umhlanga Rocks, Durban
This apartment offers a fully equipped kitchen, with 2 comfortable bedrooms. 2 bathrooms, lounge, patio, dinning area.
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Set among subtropical gardens in the Sabie River Valley, this unpretentious, low-rise guesthouse is 4.2 km from Hazyview, 4.4 km from Sabie River Bungalows Golf Club and 14.3 km from the entrance to Kruger National Park.

The bright and breezy rooms offer en suite bathrooms, ceiling fans, and tea and coffeemaking facilities.

On the banks of the tranquil Sabie River, amongst beautiful greenery, lies the The Kruger Park Lodge.

Across the street from Oudekraal Beach, this luxe hotel borders Table Mountain National Park. It's 12 km from Cape Town's V&A Waterfront.

Country-chic rooms are individually furnished and provide Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. All have safes, and tea and coffeemakers, as well as balconies or patios. Upgraded rooms feature ocean views, while suites offer living rooms and iPod/iPhone docks. Room service is available.

Nestled in the Drakensberg Mountains, featuring mountain-view balconies, the subdued rooms offer flat-screen TVs, minibars, and tea and coffee-making facilities. Upgraded rooms add sitting areas; a lone suite adds a living room and a terrace. There's a spa, a kids' playground and an outdoor pool. Rowing boats and canoes are available for use on the lake, and there are tennis, squash and volleyball courts. Horse riding and mountain bike rentals are offered.

Set in 300 acres of indigenous bushveld, Seasons Sport and Spa is located in the Seasons Eco Golf Estate. The resort boasts various outdoor facilities and is 45-minutes' drive from Pretoria.

Set in Stellenbosch, 300 m from Oom Samie se Winkel, Twice Central offers accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. The property is situated 5 km from Asara Wine Estate, 10 km from Jonkershoek Nature Reserve and 600 m from P.J. Olivier Art Centre. The guest house features an outdoor swimming pool and luggage storage space and WiFi.

Set in the Addo Elephant National Park, this upscale, low-rise lodge is a 4-minute walk from the Coerney River, and 10 km from Woodlands train station.

Featuring private patios, the genteel suites come with Wi-Fi and satellite TV, plus minibars and safes. An upgraded suite includes a Nespresso machine and a private plunge pool. A villa adds a kitchen, a living area and another pool.